#B3C0A7 color
The hex color #B3C0A7 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 75.3% green and 65.5% blue (179, 192, 167).
Its hue angle is 91°, with 17% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Meadow Morn (#AEBEA6), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.01:1).
#B3C0A7 color codes
| HEX | #B3C0A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 192, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 75.3%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(91, 17%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(91, 13%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.11, -9.04, 11.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.11, 14.31, 129.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.414, 50.073, 43.877) | |
| Decimal | 11780263 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B3C0A7, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B3C0A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3C0A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B3C0A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3bca6Protanopia
no red cones#c1bba8Deuteranopia
no green cones#b4beb9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3c0a7; }
.text { color: #b3c0a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3c0a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 192 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3c0a7, #a7c0a8); }
Similar colors
#aebea6Meadow Morn#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#bccab3Bok Choy#a8b59eSalvia#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#abb39eGargoyle#bcc09eAnimal Kingdom#b5c0b3Irish Moor
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #B3C0A7?
- #B3C0A7 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Meadow Morn. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B3C0A7?
- The RGB value is 179, 192, 167: 179 red, 192 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B3C0A7?
- The complementary color is #B4A7C0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3C0A7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.